Senior Manager Compensation Benefits

Joss Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Joss Search is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead total rewards, HR operations, and systems within a fast-paced environment. The role partners with leadership to optimize compensation programs, benefits administration, and payroll processes while ensuring a positive employee experience across the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in HR focusing on compensation, benefits, and operations, with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of HR experience focusing on compensation, benefits, HR operations, or related functions.
• Experience administering compensation and benefits programs.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and payroll processes.
• Knowledge of employment regulations and HR best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer employee compensation and benefits programs.
• Support compensation reviews, promotions, and performance-related initiatives.
• Maintain and optimize HR systems, reporting, and employee data.
• Partner with internal teams to support payroll processes and employee records management.
• Oversee benefits enrollment, leave administration, and employee communications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Develop and improve HR processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Prepare reports, analytics, and workforce data to support business decisions.
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Support strategic HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to deliver exceptional employee support.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and automation.

Skills

Compensation

Benefits administration

HR operations

Payroll knowledge

HRIS

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Our client is a growing and highly respected organization seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits to join its Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting employee programs, HR operations, and strategic people initiatives within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

THE ROLE

The Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits will oversee a broad range of total rewards and people operations functions, ensuring employees receive a positive and seamless experience throughout their employment lifecycle. This individual will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support compensation programs, benefits administration, HR systems, compliance initiatives, and operational processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and administer employee compensation and benefits programs
• Support compensation reviews, promotions, and performance-related initiatives
• Maintain and optimize HR systems, reporting, and employee data
• Partner with internal teams to support payroll processes and employee records management
• Oversee benefits enrollment, leave administration, and employee communications
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations
• Develop and improve HR processes, procedures, and documentation
• Prepare reports, analytics, and workforce data to support business decisions
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding
• Support strategic HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to deliver exceptional employee support
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and automation

THE CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6+ years of Human Resources experience, with a focus on compensation, benefits, HR operations, or related functions
• Experience administering compensation and benefits programs
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and payroll processes
• Knowledge of employment regulations and HR best practices
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented approach to work

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base salary of $140,000-$175,000
• Schedule: 4 days in office 1 day remote
• Competitive annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off package
• Wellness-focused benefits and employee support programs
• Family-friendly benefit offerings
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together